恳 (kěn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 恳 (kěn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 恳 (kěn) means "Earnest or sincere.". with 10 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 恳 stroke by stroke?

恳 has 10 strokes. The radical is 心. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 恳 and 忝?

恳 (kěn) and 忝 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 恳?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 心. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 恳?

Common words containing 恳 include: 诚恳 (chéng kěn) — sincere; earnest; 恳求 (kěn qiú) — To entreat or implore.; 勤恳 (qín kěn) — diligent and conscientious.

How to Write 恳

The character 恳 (kěn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

恳 is pronounced kěn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Earnest or sincere..

Common Words with 恳

诚恳 chéng kěn

sincere; earnest

恳求 kěn qiú

To entreat or implore.

勤恳 qín kěn

diligent and conscientious

Example Sentences

他的态度很诚恳。

tā de tài dù hěn chéng kěn

His attitude is very earnest.

我恳求你的原谅。

wǒ kěn qiú nǐ de yuán liàng

I beg for your forgiveness.

他工作非常勤恳。

tā gōng zuò fēi cháng qín kěn

He works very hard and conscientiously.

Similar Characters

忝 tiǎn

忞 mín

忠 zhōng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恳

What does 恳 (kěn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恳 and 忝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恳?

What common words use 恳?

How to Write 恳 (kěn)